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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 315.85 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 315.85 and 150.27 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 315.85 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/315.85 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 315.85 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 47,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.78/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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